Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Dry Ridge is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,250. Residents earn $53,641 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dry Ridge receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dry Ridge has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Dry Ridge is $53,641, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Dry Ridge is $193,200, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Dry Ridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 767 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Dry Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,641 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,465 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,681 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 629 |
| County GDP | $784M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $193,200 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $294,628 |
| Median List Price | $267,500 |
| Median List Price | $267,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $211 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $785 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,411/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 90.2/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 90.2/100K |
| Total Property | 766.8/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 135.3/100K |
| Theft | 586.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6854°N, 84.6002°W |
| County FIPS | 21081 |
Winner: Republican by 64.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |